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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1920

Page

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German stands firm against Ruhr occupation

Paris dispatch reports Wilhelm Meyer stating Germany will not consent to military occupation of Frankfurt and other German territory. Washington notes the United States does not object to Ebert troops entering the Ruhr to quell the uprising but will not sanction long-term stay.

C International News Service Paris Wilhelm Meyer Germany Frankfort Internal News Service Washi United States Wallace Ebert Ruhr State Department

Threatens Dictatorship and Turmoil Across Europe

An INS dispatch from Vienna reports Hungary's regent Admiral Horthy plans a military dictatorship amid factional conflict. Rumors say Bolshevists push into Poland, Vilna captured, Warsaw government moved to Bromberg. Paris notes a British protectorate plan over Turkey with Damad Ferid backing British influence.

Cinternational News Service Paris Mareh Va Turkey The Eclair Today Damad Ferid Constantinople Great Britain

Germany Cabinet Resignation Seen as Possible Allied Dodge

The Daily Mail suspects a new German cabinet resignation signals a dodge to dupe the allies. Riots rise as Germany, stockpiled with army and munitions, risks anarchy amid treaty terms.

Condon M News Service Germany Daily Mail

Wedel bombardment claim in German power clash

Berlin dispatch reports a deadly artillery duel between German Reds and government troops at Wedel killing mostly women and children as bombardment continues.

London

Last Deniken Loyalists Escape Bolshevik Capture

A Russian wireless dispatch from Mongow reports the last remnant of General Deniken’s anti Bolshevik army evaded capture by fleeing on ships as Bolshevik forces seized Novorossiysk, Deniken’s final base.

Aorairs Lexier Deniken Novorossisk Mongow

Williams Says He Would Rather Be a Dog Than U S Senator

Mississippi remarks by Senator John Sharp Williams call Republican senators conspirators against the peace treaty and defend the President amid Versailles debates. He laments Senate chaos, likens critics to jackasses, and says some "glad that the President is sick" as he leaves office.

Jackson, Miss John Sharp Williams Mississippi Williams Senate Washington Europe United States Council of Nations Rome Versailles Lodge McKinley Garfield

Kimbrough Named Receiver for Allen Store

P G Kimbrough was appointed receiver for the Carl Allen store on Second Avenue by referee Jere Murphy after creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in the northeastern division. Liabilities were about 20 000 with assets lower. The store’s stock awaiting check and Allen was away from the store.

P. G. Kimbrough Carl Allen Second Avenue Jere Murphy Allen Wert and Hutson Tuscaloosa Daily

Grew Nominated as Denmark Envoy by President

The President sent the nomination of Joseph T. Grew of Massachusetts, counselor of the embassy at Paris, to the senate for appointment as minister plenipotentiary to Denmark.

Joseph Grew Denmark International News Service Washington Joseph T. Grew Massachusetts Paris Senate

Woman Strangled in Own Silk Chemise Mystery

Police investigate the murder of Mrs. Ruby Reed a 27 year old San Francisco divorcee found strangled in her Los Angeles apartment with her silk chemise. Two men are under arrest and others questioned as detectives seek light on the case.

International News Ser Los Angeles Ruby Reed San Francisco

Watson in Georgia Democratic Primary Race

Atlanta March 27. Thos E Watson former Populist presidential nominee will participate in Georgia's Democratic presidential primary, reshaping the state's race as politicians react to his entry.

International News Service Atlanta Georgia Thos. E.watson

Hosiery Mills Show Socks Being Made At Albany Show

Decatur Hosiery Mills will display sock knitting live at the Automobile show and Merchants' Carnival opening April 6 at Malone Coal Grain & Motor Co in Albany. Experts will operate machinery to demonstrate this modern process to crowds visiting the fair through April 10.

Decatur Hosiery Mills Merchants’ Carnival Albany Malone Coal, Grain & Motor Co

Watts 10 Hang: Murders Doctor Alverson in Vicksburg

Jesse E. Watts was sentenced to hang for the murder of Dr. C S Alverson, former county and city physician of Vicksburg. The jury reported its verdict this morning as court opened in FT Gibson Mississippi.

International News Service FT. Gibson Miss Jesse E. Watts C.S. Alverson Vicksburg

Income Tax Case Heard April 14th

Montgomery March 27 Wednesday April 14 has been set for the hearing in the Alabama supreme court of the income tax case appealed from Judge Miller who declared the state income tax law unconstitutional.

International News Service Montgomery Alabama Supreme Court Miller

Local Firm Buys Garnett Stock

Speake Echols and Speake announce the purchase of the bankrupt stock of W J Garnett and Company Inc which was placed in receivership last week The Garnett stock will be sold on Tuesday March 30 and efforts to close the sale are to be completed within thirty days The sale will be held in Garnett on Second Avenue Schaffner and Marx and others are mentioned in the notice.

W. J. Garnett and Company Inc Speake, Echols and Speake Garnett Oeco Second Avenue Schaffner and Marx Asanly Nebeen Shania Sy Sessed

Legal Battle Looms as Roberson Case Opens

Morgan County awaits two murder trials in Judge Kyle's court with Dr. F. Solon Roberson and Charlie Namie facing hearings. Roberson pleads insanity while prosecutors and defense prepare. 125 jurors summoned for possible selection.

Circuit Court Kyle F. Solon Roberson Hartselle Morgan County Porter M. Brindley Charlie Namie Decatur Roberson Histoy Wert and Hutson G. O. Chenault Or D

Delaware Solons Battle Over Suffrage Battle

In Dover on March 27 the state legislature faced a remote prospect of agreement on suffrage after a heated session last night. Daniel J. Layton, anti suffrage leader, nearly clashed with Senator Robertson, who leads the ratification push. Layton halted the meeting. leaders expect no new developments until the legislature reconvenes next Tuesday.

Cinternational News Service Dover Del Daniel J. Layton Robertson Layton

Dentists Gather For Meeting In Albany

Members of the North Alabama Dental Association converge at the Albany Chamber of Commerce for a convention with first session at 4 p m Dr Charles G Dillard of Huntsville presiding The program includes an afternoon business session and an eight o’clock session The principal speakers are Dr Lackey of Birmingham and Dr W D Caine of Chattanooga

North Alabama Dental” Association Albany Chamber of Commerce Charles G. Dillard Huntsville Palace Tosw Lackey Birmingham W. D. Caine Chattanooga

Storm centers Navy Row Daniels plans comeback

Navy row drama centers Secretary Daniels as he moves to restore his image amid a naval board inquiry into Admiral Fletcher's Brest base removal. Fletcher testified the Antilles transport fleet disobeyed orders. the vessel was commanded by Lieutenant.

Daniels Navy Admiral Sim Navy Department Naval Board of Inquiry Admiral Fletcher Brest Admiral Sims Antilles

Patterson seeks support in Cullman County

Hon A G Patterson candidate for president of the Alabama Public Service Commission spent Friday in Cullman where he gained assurance of carrying the county by a large margin. His supporters circulated a petition signed by nearly all city business men. Statewide reports show Morgan County as a strong prospect for his election amid anti Kennedy organization in counties where he is less known. Patterson opened Birmingham headquarters for 22 North Alabama counties with state offices in Montgomery.

A. G. Patterson Alabama Public Service Commission Cullman Cullman County Patterson Morgan Birmingham North Alabama Montgomery

Hitchcock Also is Bryan Victim

Liam J. Bryan warned in Lincoln Nebraska that if elected a delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention and Nebraska Democrats back Hitchcock he will permit an alternate to vote and will not cast a vote for the Nebraska candidate.

S International News Service Lincoln Neb Liam J. Bryan Sattor Hitchcock Democrats of Nebraska Hitchcock Nebraska

Delinquent City and School Taxes Urged for Settlement

City Clerk Hartung announced many citizens are paying delinquent municipal and school taxes as grace days remain. He warned others to pay before April 1 to avoid public sale of property with unpaid taxes.

Hartung

Lowden Challenged Opponents to Show Campaign Funds

CHICAGO March 27 Gov Lowden challenged all republican presidential candidates to a showdown of their campaign funds and expenditures. He urged disclosure of financial details and spending records from the rivals in the race.

Lowden C International News Service Chicago Republian

Another Murder Occurs in Ireland

Masked men forced their way into the home of Sinn Fein member James McCarthy at Thurles Tipperary and shot him dead. The killing adds to a growing list of crimes in Ireland as of March 27.

International News Service Cork Ireland Sinn Fein James McCarthy Thurles Tipperary

President nominates Ratliffe for Shreveport postmaster

Washington March 27 President Wiliston sent to the Senate the nomination of Nathan Ratliffe to be postmaster at Shreveport Louisiana.

Dinternational News Service Washington Wilston Senate Nathan Ratliffe Shreveport

Coalition of Mexican Rebel Factions Form Provisional Government

International News Service reports from San Antonio on March 27 that all anti Carranza rebel factions in Mexico have united to form a provisional government. The coalition pledges an open door to foreigners and protection for foreign capital while naming a two representatives from each faction.

International News. Service San Antonio Texas Mexico la Bara An Wgeit Ee

Tennessee Valley Leads State in 1919 Cotton Production

Morgan and Limestone counties each produced about 25 000 bales as the Tennessee Valley tops the state in cultivation. Valley counties report a broad increase in output with strong gains across the region.

Tennessee Valley Morgan and Limestone Alabama Madison County Morgan Limestone Lounty— Pone Tyre de Bern Clarke Cleburne Colbert Covington Anne Gecess Geneva Greene Hale Onvseate Henry Lowndes Macon Madison Arengo Marion Marshall Woase Mobile Monroe Montgomery Mon Enema Reer Sem Perry NCEE Epachké Winston

League Invites U.S. to Appoint Russ Delegates

A League of Nations commission plans to travel to Russia or its vicinity to seek delegate appointments of the United States. The move aims to establish unofficial representation and formal contact amid growing international tension.

League U.S New London Pon of Nations United States League of ‘Nation Russia

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U. S Admiral Horthay Hungary Vierna PG. Kimbrough Tom Watson Watts Beward Delaware Cotton Report Navy Row Seap SECRETARY_OF THE NAVY Bryan Victim de la Rara
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